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HS code for matches (excluding bengal matches)
3605 Matches, other than pyrotechnic articles of heading 3604
In the UK Trade Tariff’s list of everyday names, “matches (excluding bengal matches)” points to heading 3605: matches, other than pyrotechnic articles of heading 3604. Check the description and the notes of the chapter before declaring: the right code depends on what the goods are made of and how they are used.
3605 is a single line in the EU Combined Nomenclature, where the duty is 6.5%.
The Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule has one tariff line for 3605; the duty is 6.5%.
3605 is a single line in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, where the duty is duty-free.
Duty rates compared
UK specific or compound duty Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
EU 6.5% Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
Türkiye 6.5% Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
USA Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Canada 6.5% General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Mexico 15% General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Brazil 12.6% General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Argentina 12.6% General (MFN) 9 tariff lines 
Peru 6% General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
New Zealand Free General (MFN) 3 tariff lines 
Japan 4.4% General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Taiwan 6.5% General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
GCC 5% General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Switzerland Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Norway Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
North Macedonia 6% General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Nigeria 20% General (MFN) 1 tariff line See also
Questions and answers
What is the HS code for matches (excluding bengal matches)?
Matches (excluding bengal matches) are classified under 3605 (Matches, other than pyrotechnic articles of heading 3604) in the Harmonized System. National tariffs add more digits; see the lines on this page.